Max weight for tandem jumpers is 250 lbs, however, for 231 lbs and over, there is an additional $20 charge. For Accelerated Free Fall students, the weight limit is 250 lbs. Those over 210 lbs. it is very important that they are physically fit.

By FAA regulation, all intentional parachute jumps must be made with a single harness, dual parachute system with both a main and a secondary, or reserve, parachute. Basically, if one doesn’t work, you have another one. The reserve parachutes are inspected and repacked every 180 days by an FAA-certified rigger whether they’ve been used or not. Student main parachutes are packed by a rigger or are packed under direct supervision of a certified rigger. In addition, all students must have an AAD which will deploy if the student fails to activate either the main or reserve parachute.

The short answer is no. The United States Parachute Association has a Basic Safety Recommendation which does not allow for any students or jumpers with under 200 jumps to wear POV cameras. There has been a direct correlation of both accidents and fatalities in extreme sports due to the desire for people to capture their experience on video and become internet superstars. The camera becomes, to some degree, a weapon. When a line come out as the parachute is deployed, the camera can become a snag point. For further information, please visit this article as it explains this in further detail.

It is normal to be apprehensive about jumping from an airplane. The airplane ride up is typically where most students feel the most anxiety, but few jumpers report feeling anything but exhilaration once they’ve left that door!

We’re often asked if tipping your instructor is appropriate.Yes, tipping is greatly appreciated, if you enjoy your skydive you may tip your instructor! A tip is a great way of communicating your satisfaction with your jump.